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During 1950, 64 visits were made to the Council Depots
at Millstock, Purley Oaks, Kenley and Old Lodge Lane.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries, a routine test baiting of the sewers
in the District was carried out, with subsequent maintenance
treatment as necessary. Only minor infestations were recorded.
The Council's policy of making a charge of 3/6d. per hour
(minimum charge 5/-) to occupiers of premises for services
rendered in the destruction of rats and mice was continued
during the year.
The Council continue to undertake the routine disinfestation
of schools and school canteens owned by the County Council
within the District, as and when necessary, on a contract basis.
SCHOOLS.
Matters affecting adversely the hygenic conditions of the
schools are normally reported by the Divisional Medical Officer
to the Divisional Executive or, in the case of the canteens, to
the Central Committee concerned. Improvements are slowly
being effected, but progress is retarded by the dimensions of the
problems and the economic condition of the Country.
Close co-operation exists between the School Health and
Public Health Services in relation to the above and the prevention
of the spread of infectious disease.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
MILK.
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
In accordance with these Regulations, the handling, distribution
and sale of milk after leaving the point of production
continued to receive the necessary supervision.
The entries in the register, which is also required to be
kept, were as follows:—
Distributors of Milk in the district 13
Premises registered as Dairies 2
The two registered Dairies are equipped with pasteurising
plant and are licensed by the Council under the provisions of
the Milk (Special Designation) (Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk)
Regulations, 1949.
Virtually all the milk sold by retail in the District is pasteurised
or otherwise designated, the greater proportion being
handled by Companies having treatment plants in the London
area.
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